What are the unique features of Indian Constitution?

Unique Features of Indian Constitution:

1. The lengthiest Constitution: It is the written Constitution. It is the lengthiest Constitution in the world. It is a book of more than 250 pages and 12 Schedules.

2. A unique blend of Unitary and Federal Character: According to the Constitution of India has been declared federal and it looks federal but it has a unitary bias. Thus Indian Constitution is federal in form but unitary in spirit.

3. The Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy: In our Constitution Indian citizens have been provided with six fundamental rights. Also for the establishment of social and economic democracy and for the welfare of its citizens, some directives have been given to the Central and the State Governments.

4. The Fundamental Duties: By the 42nd Amendment in 1976, ten Fundamental duties have also been inserted in Indian Constitution.

5. Blend of Flexibility and Rigidity: The Indian Constitution is a blend of flexibility and rigidity. Some of the articles as change in the name of any state or in the boundaries etc. are amended by a simple majority of the Parliament. Some articles of the Constitution can be amended by 2/3 majority of the members of Parliament. But some important Articles of the Constitution can be amended by passing a 2/3 majority with ratification by at least 50 percent of the states.